Gov. Carney signed House Bill 354 into law at NCS. Championed by Rep. Osienski and spearheaded by four NCS students, the legislation amends Delaware’s equal accommodation law.

Congratulations to our National Merit Scholarship semifinalists!

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The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the names of Semifinalists in the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. Newark Charter is the proud home of the following semifinalists: Natalie Ginsberg, Sarah Ho, and Noah Rossi These...

Five NCS teachers recently participated in a day of professional development at the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) Workshop http://www.cbf.org/document-library/education/teachers-guide-to-meaningful-watershed-education-experience.pdf NCS faculty in...

Delaware History Day competition was held this spring at William Penn High School. Of the 312 NCS sophomores and juniors who created 207 projects this year, Newark Charter had 24 sophomores and 19 juniors participate in the state level competition. The 28...

One of several career pathways Newark Charter High School students can choose is Global Contexts for Leadership. The pathway focuses on building leadership skills and learning about current economic, political, social and environmental issues. For the culminating...

Five senior student-athletes signed their letters of intent this spring, committing to continuing their studies and athletic prowess at a variety of institutions. Pictured with NCS athletic director Mr. Greg Shivery, principal Dr. Lisa Ueltzhoffer and school director,...

Michael Chen and Tanvi Venkatesh, were selected as 2018 Secretary of Education Scholars. “I would like to honor you for your achievements, dedication, and determination to reach your goals,” said Delaware Secretary of Education, Dr. Susan Bunting. Michael, who led...

Stacey Bartkowski, ninth grade social studies teacher, spearheads Project Citizen at Newark Charter. Project Citizen promotes competent and responsible participation in both state and local government. The students work in small groups to collaboratively identify,...

Newark Charter School College Counselor Ryan Mitchell describes Dounya Ramadan, senior, as “a portrait of genuinely passionate motivation for change. Her advocacy for human rights – among many other causes like feminism, environmentalism, and globalism – is informed...

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recently announced the selection of Michael Chen as a 2018 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Chen is one of 161 outstanding American high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence,...